Sandy Cole

Democrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, both Chicago Democrats, heralded the victories as a sign that voters support their party's leadership in Springfield. But the new legislative district boundaries drawn last year paved the way for the Democratic tidal wave that put their party in position to hold the two chambers for a second consecutive 10-year run. Democrats were poised to win up to 40 seats in the 59-member Senate, boosting their 35-24 margin, according to...

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Democrats boosted their already strong majorities in the state House and Senate on Tuesday, taking advantage of new legislative boundaries they drew over the protests of frustrated Republicans.House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John...